Education
Glenrose School - Edmonton Feedback
30/12/11 14:56
Brain-based Learning Engagement Strategies November 2011 Read More...
Conference Feedback
25/09/11 15:31
British Columbia Parks and Rec Symposium - May 2011 - Richmond, BC, Canada - The Magical Teenage Brain - Feedback Read More...
Conference Feedback
25/09/11 15:26
Child Care Resource and Referral Conference - February 26, 2011 - Victoria, BC, Canada - How To Grow A Child's Brain - Keynote - Feedback Read More...
Tale Of Two Brains
31/07/10 09:20
Humour is great for the brain. Enjoy this little skit on the male brain and female brain. Read More...
Teacher Feedback -- CCRR Conference
28/03/10 14:06
Here are some evaluations/comments from our most recent 'How To Grow A Child's Brain' Conference. It was the Child Care Resource & Referral Programs from the Fraser Valley on March 20, 2010. Read More...
Feedback -- CCRR Conference
28/03/10 14:01
I would like to share with you some feedback from a parent/early childhood educator from the Child Care Resource & Referral "It's All About Me" Conference on March 20, 2010. Read More...
Brain-based Learning -- Different Brains
09/03/10 14:01
Brains are different. Most teachers will tell you that the students of today are very different from past students. What are they so different? Read More...
Brain-based Learning -- Digital Brains
09/03/10 13:54
Neuroscientists call them digital students. Read More...
Brain-based Learning - Prior Knowledge
09/03/10 13:47
How do you start your class every day?
Okay, class, take your books out, turn to page 38, question number 1 etc...or do you access prior knowledge? Read More...
Okay, class, take your books out, turn to page 38, question number 1 etc...or do you access prior knowledge? Read More...
Brain-based Learning -- Brain States
09/03/10 13:41
Teachers have curriculums to cover in every grade and they have teaching strategies to do that with. There is another major component. Read More...
Brain-based Learning -- Reticular Activating System
09/03/10 13:35
Students who are engaged usually learn and perform better. How can you turn on the student brain? Read More...
Brain-based Learning -- Auditory learners
07/03/10 12:50
Ways of receiving information are called learning styles. It is very valuable for parents and their children to know what his or her individual learning style is. Read More...
Brain-based Learning -- Visual learners
07/03/10 12:39
Ways of receiving information are called learning styles of which there are three major ones. All of us have our own individual learning style. Read More...
Brain-based Learning -- Kinesthetic learners
07/03/10 12:32
Ways of receiving information are called learning styles. Wouldn't you want to know your personal learning style? Read More...
Brain-based Learning -- Learning styles
07/03/10 12:22
Do all students learn in the same way? Obviously not. Read More...
Brain-based Learning - Safety
01/02/10 19:26
The human brain is an information processor. Its number one preoccupation is survival. Students in the classroom are constantly on the alert for any kind of threat. They unconsciously scan your classroom for potential predators or dangers. Read More...
Brain-based Learning - Opening Rituals
01/02/10 19:15
How do you start your lessons everyday? How much time do you spend getting the student's attention so you can start teaching? Read More...
Brain Power For Kids
22/09/09 10:46
A few days ago I did a family workshop for parents and their children, Kindergarten to Grade 5, at a local Elementary School. There were over 300 parents, students and teachers in the audience all learning together.
Here are a couple of themes that I presented to them:
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Here are a couple of themes that I presented to them:
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Parents Tips - High School Students
22/09/09 10:23
Here is a good way to set the scene for success at home for the teenage brain. Read More...
Parent Tips - Getting Organized
22/09/09 10:06
A top priority for parents is to support children of all ages with organizational skills. All school students need to develop a "system for success". These are the two tools needed in every home. Read More...
Parent Tips for helping Kids Learn
13/08/09 08:37
Another school year is upon us. The advertisements are everywhere, enticing parents to get the latest "whatever" for their kids. Having worked with students for over 34 years as a Learning Assistance teacher, I am amazed at how all the hype hi-jacks the parent brain! Read More...
Early Childhood Education
05/08/09 14:00
Growing a healthy brain is one of the most important activities of early childhood. Only a few years ago, it wasn't recognized by neuroscientists how important experiences impacted the structure of the brain. Read More...
Brain-based Learning - Year 13
25/07/09 13:30
Brain based education is here to stay. I am excited about starting my 13th year of professional development in this exciting field of education. Read More...